I just came back from a long weekend in Marfa, Texas. I loved the place! Marfa is a small town in West Texas with about 2000 residents. It is an art center – there are about 9 galleries and 3 museums there. The last work by Andy Warhol (The Last Supper) is permanently installed in Marfa. We also saw some great work from a local Marfa artist: Julie Speed. Speed moved to Marfa in 2006, where she has a studio downtown. Speed said, “I keep hours just like a real job, only longer, and in my spare time I read books, drink tequila, garden, and drive around West Texas.” To see more of her work, go to juliespeed.com.
Marfa is also a foodie town and we had some great meals. We had great Italian food at Maiya’s and some of the best pizza we’ve ever eaten at Pizza Foundation (perfect crust!). Most everyone agrees that some of the best food in Marfa is at Cochineal. The 2 chefs had a Michelin rated restaurant in New York City, came to Marfa for a visit, and decided to stay. Cochineal rotates their menu constantly based in part on what they are growing in their garden out back. They offer small plates and large plates – we started with the homemade pate, and it was one of the best pates we’ve ever eaten. A bold wine list has 250 selections in every price range. For more info, go to cochinealmarfa.com.
Cochineal’s two star chefs:
life as it should be 